Opportunity Details

The client is seeking a Group General Counsel / Chief Legal Officer for an international education organization. The ideal candidate will be based in the UK and have experience working in multiple jurisdictions including the UK, EMEA, MENA, and CIS. Candidates with experience in higher education or the education sector, as well as in complex, large-scale environments, are preferred. The successful candidate will have strong legal leadership skills, a commercial mindset, high emotional intelligence, integrity, and a collaborative approach to legal leadership.

The Group General Counsel will be responsible for providing legal leadership in a complex, acquisitive, and regulated global environment. The role requires a candidate with significant legal leadership experience and the ability to partner with the business. The client is looking for a General Counsel or Director with the right experience and is willing to negotiate an incentivizing package for the right candidate. This is a confidential leadership search, and candidates with either in-house or private practice backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Overall, the client is offering an exceptional opportunity for a senior legal professional to join one of the fastest growing international education brands in the world. The Group General Counsel will play a key role in providing legal guidance and leadership within the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal leadership, a commercial mindset, and experience working in a global environment. This is a unique opportunity for a General Counsel or Director with the right experience to make a significant impact in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.